Badr Battlefield
AbrahamicIslamicbattlefieldHejaz624 CE - 624 CE
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Location
Modern Name
Badr, Al-Madinah Province
Country
Saudi Arabia
Region
Hejaz
Coordinates
23.7792, 38.7918
Era
624 CE - 624 CE
Site Type
Battlefield
About
A valley and oasis town southwest of Medina where the first major battle of Islam took place in 624 CE — a decisive Muslim victory against a much larger Meccan force.
Significance
The Quran describes Badr as a miraculous victory aided by divine intervention; it established the viability of the Muslim community and is called 'the day of criterion' (Yawm al-Furqan).
History & Historical Arc
A Muslim force of ~313 defeated a Quraysh army of ~1,000; 14 Muslims and 70 Quraysh were killed. The battle transformed …
Archaeological Notes
Wells of Badr mentioned in hadith have been identified; a mosque marks the site where the Prophet prayed before battle.
Key Features & Structures
- Wells of Badr
- Martyrs' graves
Visitor Information
Open to visitors; about 150 km from Medina on the road to Mecca.
Related Figures
MuhammadAbu JahlBilal ibn RabahSa'd ibn Muadh
In the Bible
Source References
- Quran 3:123-125
- Quran 8:5-19
- Sahih Bukhari 5:59:288